Apalit, Pampanga Philippines [November 16, 2016] PNP Dir. Gen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa will be one of the cast in the upcoming advocacy film Isang Araw – Ikatlong Yugto. The third installment of the film is still on-going. This will be the first time that a PNP Chief will be appearing in the Big Screen together with “Mr. Public Service” Kuya Daniel Razon. In an interview of UNTV News and Rescue, he has this to say:

“I was not acting. I am just doing what I am doing. The problem is the long been perception of a policeman. Corrupt and abusive. We want to change that “stigma” as what our fellowmen sees. I am excited. Happy. Through this picture, I thank Kuya Daniel for this chance and opportunity.” He encouraged everyone to support this campaign. Not for the propaganda but to show the real situation. Also, the goal of this film is to uplift the morale of the policemen.

Isang Araw – Ikatlong Yugto is a one-of-a-kind advocacy movie that starred, written and directed by the veteran broadcaster and the Chairman and CEO of UNTV–BMPIDaniel Razon. In year 2009, Isang Araw Lang movie is born. From the first installment, Isang Araw Lang the Movie that is a story of a good jeepney driver, despite hardships that came on his way, he still continues to put up his head and continues to inspire his community.

A year after its release, the film also conducted three special screenings within Metro Manila. Isang Araw also toured Asia – Singapore and Hongkong, Europe, Australia and Dubai.

Because of the first Isang Araw the Movies’ success, an action filled second installment of the movie with a powerful cast is made. Jess Lapid Jr. which is also a part of UNTV News and Rescue went under training to be able to help during calamities. Veteran actress Daria Ramirez made a powerful impact on her role as Ritz Razul’s mother. 80’s heartrob Rey PJ Avellana, Jackie Lou Blanco, Ricardo Cepeda, Jeffrey Santos, comedian Bayani Agbayani and movie and stage actress Pinky Amador.

Though the full casts has not yet revealed, media is already buzzing about this movie. Host of Bread N’ Butter, Arlene Razon posted a picture on Instagram confirming the PNP Chief’s appearance on the said movie.

Baraks ni Good Brother consist of the drug surenderres that will be given a chance to make good of their lives. This includes TESDA programs, spiritual guidance through Bro. Eli Soriano. Also, there will be cameras and doctors 24/7 monitoring them 24/7. Gen. Bato dela Rosa is also included in the up-coming movie, Isang Araw: Ikatlong Yugto. 4 million of its proceedings will be used to augment the rehabilitation of the surenderees.

The television program Serbisyong Kasambahay, within months of its airing, many drug addicts and pushers already seek Kuya Daniel Razon’s help. Their reason – they are afraid that they will be killed if they turn themselves in. The program also serves as a bridge to the Philippine National Police (PNP) for their security.

Philippines’ Overcrowded Prison Cells

In an interview of Parallels’ Michael Sullivan to Chief Inspector Robinson Maranion, the suspected drug users and dealers had grown in numbers up to 10 to 20 times since President Duterte’s campaign on war on drugs. Many detainees on the prison cells would stand up for hours waiting for their turn to lay down and sleep. Crowding of the prison cells is a clear indication of failing economy of a country.

A Glimpse of Davao City Rehabilitation Center

The Davao City Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug Dependents (DCTRCDD) is a 1.2-hectare compound in Barangay Bago Oshiro, around 17 kilometers away from the city center.Aside from its modern facilities, the rehabilitation center has a chapel, music room and counseling room. An ideal place for physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual rehabilitation.

This is a project of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in 1985 having 88 patients. When the then 4th term Mayor Duterte voted P12 million of Local Government Funds (LGU) to repair the center, they officially turn it over in 2001 to the Davao City government. RCDD was established in May 23, 1985.